Intel-Powered Tablets: On Show Soon

Intel TabletIntel will unveil more than 10 Intel chip carrying tablets at Taiwan's Computex later this month, as it plays catch up with Arm's processor range.

The show will also host the launch of the company's tablet processor range, Oak Trail, the Wall Street Journal reports. Intel also says more than 35 Intel chip-based tablets will ship this year.

The tablet race will be far from easy for Intel though-- analysts say Intel will be limping its way through, thanks to the combination of lack of strong partnerships and simply being the latest arrival.

Meanwhile Intel Asia-Pacific GM Navin Shenoy says the company expects no impact on its supply chain following March's Japan earthquake-- meaning Intel's tablet entry won't be delayed even further...

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